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A '''neuropeptide receptor''' is a type of [[peptide]] [[receptor (biochemistry)|receptor]] which binds one or more [[neuropeptide]]s. |
A '''neuropeptide receptor''' is a type of [[peptide]] [[receptor (biochemistry)|receptor]] which binds one or more [[neuropeptide]]s. |
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Revision as of 11:51, 13 August 2014
A neuropeptide receptor is a type of peptide receptor which binds one or more neuropeptides.
An example is the μ-opioid receptor, which binds to and is activated by the neuropeptide β-endorphin.
See also
References
External links
- Neuropeptide+receptor at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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